Junkuri Laka is a local charitable organisation on Mornington Island, who's purpose is to guide a whole-of-community, collaborative approach that is flexible, culturally secure, and culturally responsive to address family violence impacting Aboriginal women, children, young people, families, and communities. The organisation dedicates itself solely to advocating for and advancing the interests of Mornington Island's people, serving as one of the key organisations for the remote community of approximately 1,500 First Nations residents.
Junkuri Laka is undertaking an increasing range of services to the community, currently including:
• The Mornington Island Community Justice Group
• The Mornington Island Mediation and Peacekeeping Initiative
• The Mornington Island Domestic and Family Violence Quick Response Program
• The Mornington Island Muyenda Men’s Support Program
• The Mornington Island Youth Programs
Junkuri Laka's impact radiates across multiple fronts. The organisation empowers Aboriginal communities to define healing on their own terms, guiding family violence support through local decision-making models rooted in community authority. Culture forms the backbone of Junkuri Laka's behavior change programs, drawing on cultural strength to build genuine safety for Aboriginal children, people, families, and communities.
The organisation develops culturally informed resources that deepen understanding across Aboriginal services, organisations, and communities about family violence's multifaceted impacts. All services and programs balance accountability with healing and compassion, operating from holistic, trauma-informed principles. Through this approach, Junkuri Laka supports young people, women, Elders, and families to break destructive cycles, achieve self-sustainability, and emerge as community leaders driving lasting change.
We will ensure we care about people’s legal rights, value their civil rights and respect their human rights.
Junkuri Laka's governance structure is deeply rooted in culture and community. The Board comprises local Elders and community leaders representing each clan group on Mornington Island, operating through a unique model where all Island residents hold membership. Decision-making follows culturally grounded consensus processes, with the Board guiding the CEO to implement community-determined directions.
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